Lake Wohelo Dam

TRIBUTARY TO PIPE RUN· Carroll, Ohio· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Wohelo Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 12.4% in OH)
Dam Length890 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage151 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge155 cfs
NID IDOH01318

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 24, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Mattheuw Oberholtzer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Wohelo Dam?

Lake Wohelo Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Wohelo Dam?

Lake Wohelo Dam is owned by Mattheuw Oberholtzer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Wohelo Dam?

Lake Wohelo Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Wohelo Dam?

Lake Wohelo Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Lake Wohelo Dam last inspected?

Lake Wohelo Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.